The Zara Skort

For a long time now I have wanted this beautiful skort from Zara. However, I have stopped myself from buying it due to the fact that it’s so popular. This, of course, is a good thing but I just hate it when you’re out somewhere and you see someone wearing the same thing as you.
Sure, we all have our own sense of style and different body shapes, so the chances of bumping into someone in the exact same outfit are slim. Yet, it still put me off for so long.
Finally, on Friday whilst shopping in Leeds I purchased it. I just could not resist any longer. There were two left, my size and a bigger one so I took it as fate. It was calling out to me and I knew I had no choice but to buy it. We were meant to be.
I am sooo so SO glad I did. I just love it. I haven’t yet worn it as I’m saving it for a special occasion to debut it. Once I have though I doubt I’ll ever take it off. I am now even considering buying the orange version! It is just so versatile and could be worn a variety of ways – the perfect wardrobe piece.
The one thing I have learnt from this is to just buy something you want regardless of how many other people have it. It obviously means you have good taste… and choosing not to purchase something you want so badly is just torture! Silly me!
What have you been lusting after lately?
- Fern xox

Newcastle Fashion Week

Recently I was lucky enough to gain some work experience with Newcastle Fashion week.

 

It was an amazing opportunity and I'm really glad I did it. On my first day I worked at Newcastle Fashion weekend at Northumbria Student's union and was lucky enough to meet Victoria White - the editor of Company magazine.

 

Victoria is actually from Newcastle and has had a career which I am very jealous of. In April I attended the Company fashion forum in Manchester where I met her and other industry professional's. They were very informative of how to get into the fashion industry and the key thing I learnt was that it is crucial to stand out and work hard.

 

I was also featured on their website following this which was a bonus!

 

 

Working at Newcastle Fashion week was very insightful. The fashion industry is stressful but definately worth it! I helped pop up shops to get set up, dressed and styled models, made sure everything was on schedule and generally did what I was asked.

I am really glad I took part, not only will it look great on my CV but I feel much more confident in my abilties and know it is definately the industry I'd like to be involved in. I would definately advise anyone else wanting to work in fashion to get any related work experience you can, no matter how big or small.

 

-Fern xox

If you're interested...

If you're interested in other things I get up to:

 

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